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Jesse Owensin tarina

Original title: The Jesse Owens Story
  • TV Movie
  • 1984
  • 2h 54m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
285
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Jesse Owensin tarina (1984)
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This is the compelling story of Jesse Owens, a man who overcame racial barriers to become one of history's greatest Olympic athletes by disproving Adolf Hitler's theory of Aryan athletic sup... Read allThis is the compelling story of Jesse Owens, a man who overcame racial barriers to become one of history's greatest Olympic athletes by disproving Adolf Hitler's theory of Aryan athletic superiority through his success in track and field.This is the compelling story of Jesse Owens, a man who overcame racial barriers to become one of history's greatest Olympic athletes by disproving Adolf Hitler's theory of Aryan athletic superiority through his success in track and field.

  • Director
    • Richard Irving
  • Writer
    • Harold Gast
  • Stars
    • Dorian Harewood
    • Georg Stanford Brown
    • Debbi Morgan
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    285
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    • Director
      • Richard Irving
    • Writer
      • Harold Gast
    • Stars
      • Dorian Harewood
      • Georg Stanford Brown
      • Debbi Morgan
    • 5User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Cast38

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    Dorian Harewood
    Dorian Harewood
    • Jesse Owens
    Georg Stanford Brown
    Georg Stanford Brown
    • Lew Gilbert
    Debbi Morgan
    Debbi Morgan
    • Ruth Solomon Owens
    Barry Corbin
    Barry Corbin
    • Judge
    Kai Wulff
    Kai Wulff
    Tom Bosley
    Tom Bosley
    • Jimmy Hoffa
    LeVar Burton
    LeVar Burton
    • Prof. Preston
    • (as Levar Burton)
    Ronny Cox
    Ronny Cox
    • Larry Snyder - Coach
    Norman Fell
    Norman Fell
    • Marty Forkins
    Greg Morris
    Greg Morris
    • Mel Walker
    James Sikking
    James Sikking
    • Avery Brundage
    • (as James B. Sikking)
    Vic Tayback
    Vic Tayback
    • Abe Saperstein
    Ben Vereen
    Ben Vereen
    • Herb Douglas
    George Kennedy
    George Kennedy
    • Charles 'Charley' Riley
    Lynn Hamilton
    Lynn Hamilton
    • Mama Solomon
    Weyman Thompson
    • Herb Solomon
    John Vargas
    John Vargas
    • Pascual Martinez
    Dan Ammerman
    Dan Ammerman
    • Coach Robertson
    • Director
      • Richard Irving
    • Writer
      • Harold Gast
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Races were shot at Fouts Field at North Texas State (now University of North Texas).
    • Quotes

      [on hearing that Jesse had received $10,000 from an unknown benefactor in 1936]

      Lew Gilbert: What is the straight story behind that money, Mr. Owens?

      Jesse Owens: You want the truth? I was paid $10,000 to support Alfred M. Landon's campaign againt Franklin D. Roosevelt.

      Lew Gilbert: Were you ashamed of that?

      Jesse Owens: Some people thought I should be, but I wasn't. Celebrities endorse cigarettes, banks, automobiles. Why was it wrong for me to endorse a Republican? Besides, it wasn't just for the money. I believed Landon would be better for the Black man.

      Lew Gilbert: What made you think so?

      Jesse Owens: Adolf Hitler made my name a household word when he wouldn't shake hands with me. President Roosevelt didn't shake hands with me, either. Governor Landon did.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Beast of Yucca Flats (1995)

    User reviews5

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    8/10
    Exteremely insightful
    Story of Jesse Owens and his struggle against racism during and after the Olympics. Very well made and entertaining to watch. The story is well researched. The videos of the Olympics were especially good. The insight provided by the people around him is what makes the story. The director does a great job of presenting the story to us. I guess the editing. Also highlights the Nazi movement and how it was trying to use the Olympics as a stage to further their agenda. What is also surprising is how the US caved to the demands of the Nazis when it came to fielding their athletes. And what he faced in the US after he successfully represented the country isn't pretty either. A must watch to learn some good historical points.
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    • pavanratnaker
    • Jun 29, 2012

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 9, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Jesse Owens Story
    • Filming locations
      • Columbus, Ohio, USA
    • Production companies
      • Harve Bennett Productions
      • Paramount Television
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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